Easy Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice is a classic dish in Louisiana Creole cuisine and is often associated with Mondays, known as ‘Red Beans and Rice Day’. It is believed that the tradition started because Mondays were laundry days, and the dish could be left to simmer while the laundry was being done.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 13.

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Easy Red Beans and Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Cajun, Southern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red beans
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse and soak the red beans overnight.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
3. Add the soaked red beans, vegetable broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves to the pot.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the beans are tender.
5. Cook the rice separately according to package instructions.
6. Serve the red beans over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.